Actor
Sapthami Gowda
Based In
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Origin
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Years Active
2020–Present
Sapthami Gowda Biography
Sapthami Gowda Basic Information
- Full Name: Sapthami Gowda
- Profession: Actress, Former Engineer, Swimmer
- Date of Birth: 8 June 1996
- Age: 29 Years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Languages Known: Kannada, English, Hindi
- Industry: Kannada Film Industry (Sandalwood), Hindi Cinema, Telugu Cinema
- Years Active: 2020 – Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 172 cm (5’8″)
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Education
- School: Baldwin Girls’ High School, Bengaluru
- Pre-University: Sri Kumaran Composite Junior College, Bengaluru
- Degree: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering
- College: Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Family
- Father: S. K. Umesh (Retired Police Officer)
- Mother: Shanta Gowda
- Sister: Uthare Gowda (Swimmer)
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Role | Language | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Popcorn Monkey Tiger | Girija | Kannada | Acting debut; marked her entry into the film industry. |
| 2022 | Kantara | Leela | Kannada | Breakthrough film; gained nationwide recognition and critical acclaim. |
| 2023 | The Vaccine War | Dr. Sreelakshmy Mohandas | Hindi | Hindi film debut; expanded her career into Bollywood. |
| 2024 | Yuva | Siri | Kannada | Continued establishing herself as a leading actress in Kannada cinema. |
| 2025 | Thammudu | Ratna | Telugu | Telugu film debut; entered the Telugu film industry. |
| 2025 | Shodha | Devika | Kannada | Web series debut; expanded into digital entertainment platforms. |
| 2026 | The Rise of Ashoka | Ambika | Kannada | Significant role in a historical drama, showcasing versatility. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Female Debut – Kannada | SIIMA Award | Popcorn Monkey Tiger | Won |
| 2023 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Actress – Kannada | SIIMA Award | Kantara | Nominated |
| 2023 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Actress Critics – Kannada | SIIMA Critics Award | Kantara | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards South | Critics Best Actress – Kannada | Filmfare Critics Award | Kantara | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Kannada | Filmfare Award | Kantara | Nominated |
About Sapthami Gowda
Sapthami Gowda is an Indian actress best known for playing Leela in the blockbuster film Kantara.
She was born on 8 June 1996 and is 29 years old as of 2026.
Her debut film was Popcorn Monkey Tiger (2020).
She gained nationwide recognition for her role as Leela in Kantara.
No, she is unmarried.